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Ekadashi December 2023: Ekadashi is a significant day in India. This fast lasts from sunrise until the next day. This significant day of Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of any Lunar period. A calendar year has twenty-four Ekadashi in total. In the leap year, there are two additional Ekadashis. Sometimes Utpanna Ekadashi is referred to as Utpati Ekadashi. During Krishna Paksha, it occurs on the eleventh day of the month of Margashirsha. The first Ekadashi to fall in the Krishna Paksha of December month is Utpanna Ekadashi. Hindu legends accord tremendous significance to Utpanna Ekadashi.

It is thought that people who observe the fast with good intentions and a pure mind are cleansed of their previous transgressions. Furthermore, it is also thought that those who wish to fast on Ekadashi should begin on Utpanna Ekadashi. This sacred Ekadashi fast will be observed on 9th December 2023. 

Ekadashi is a significant fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. (Image Source: Canva)

Ekadashi December 2023: Utpanna Ekadashi Date, Shubh Muhurat And Parana Time 

- Utpanna Ekadashi 2023 Date - 9th December 2023 

- Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 05:06 AM, 8th December 2023

- Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 06:31 AM, 9th December 2023

- Utpanna Ekadashi 2023 Parana Time - 06:10 - 07:15 AM, 10th December 2023 

Ekadashi December 2023: Utpanna Ekadashi Significance 

Utpanna Ekadashi is one of the significant Ekadashi fasts. The sacred Hindu text called Bhavisya Uttara Purana explains how important it is to fast on this Ekadashi. According to the ancient scripture, Lord Krishna explains to Yudhisthira the significance of the sacrifice, saying that it surpasses all offerings, giving to those in need, horse sacrifice (Ashvamedha), and even seeing Lord Vishnu. It is stated that anyone who follows the laws and maintains a fast on this day would be set free and granted a place in Lord Vishnu's abode Vaikuntha. 

Ekadashi December 2023: Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Katha 

The story of Utpanna Ekadashi recounts Maa Ekadashi's birth and her role in saving Lord Vishnu from a demon. There was a demon called Mura in Satyuga. By vanquishing Lord Indra and his gems, he took control of heaven. Following this, every god turned to Lord Shiva for assistance. Lord Shiva advised him to go to Lord Vishnu and ask for his assistance. After learning everything from the gods, Lord Vishnu decided to overthrow Murasura's evil reign. It was then that Lord Vishnu and Murasura went to war. Ten years passed during this war. Only Murasura remained alive after the other demons were all slain. On the battlefield, Murasura could neither be killed nor defeated.

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Lord Vishnu left for Badrikashram, worn out from the conflict. Hemvati is the name of the cave where he slept in Yoga Nidra. The demon attacked Lord Vishnu upon arriving at Hemvati. At that moment, Lord Vishnu's body gave birth to an auspicious woman with a positive aura. He murdered Murasura after challenging him to a duel. Lord Vishnu was pleasantly surprised to discover Murasura dead when he emerged from his meditation. Lord Vishnu was pleased with this and bestowed upon her the name Utpanna Ekadashi, proclaiming that people will revere her.



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